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Multi-site projects study released by Dodge Data and Analytics, Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
Posted October 4, 2019

A study from Dodge Data and Analytics, conducted in partnership with Downers Grove, Ill.-based Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, explores success factors for multi-site projects from...
The Roofing Alliance announces new member, Horch Roofing
Posted October 3, 2019

The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), announced a new Governor Level member, Horch Roofing, headquartered in Warren, Maine....
ABC analyzes rise in construction unemployment in August
Posted October 2, 2019

In August, estimated non-seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates rose nationally and in 31 states, fell in 13 states and remained unchanged in six on...
Copper Development Association publishes study to simplify copper wall specification
Posted October 2, 2019

The Copper Development Association (CDA) released a study intended to simplify the specification process of copper wall cladding systems for architects, building owners and...
Nonresidential construction decreases in August, ABC reports
Posted October 2, 2019

Nonresidential construction spending declined 0.4 percent in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. On a...
Safety expert Richard Hawk presents at AAMA conference
Posted October 2, 2019

As the keynote speaker at the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) fall conference, safety expert Richard Hawk presented “The Future of Safety in Manufacturing...

This Month’s Features

Batten Seam Roofing: Traditional Craft Meets Modern Metal

Once a staple of historic handcrafted European architecture, batten seam metal roofing is reemerging as a fashionable choice in today’s construction market. Blending time-tested...
A Career To Remember: W. Lee Shoemaker of the MBMA

After 32 years as the director of research and engineering at the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), W. Lee Shoemaker, Ph. D, P.E., will...
The Case for Verified Fire Protection

Do not rely on performance claims alone when evaluating structural steel intumescent coatings. Ask about the test standards and verify third-party validation. It is...
Engineering Access: Designing Structural Openings in Metal Buildings For High-Traffic Use

Openings should meet the key needs of the space while minimizing obstructions and other hurdles to entry or exit from the metal building.